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Chapter 601
A pair of young men were walking past, their tones hushed but clear enough to catch his attention.“Isn’t that that bastard Obama?” one whispered. “I heard he raped a girl a few months ago. The poor thing killed herself afterward.”The other man shook his head, disgusted. “Yeah, I heard that too. Money saved him. His family paid off the cops. Look at him now — still walking around free, preying on whoever he wants.”“Pity,” the first said bitterly. “That short-haired girl who got in his car just now was stunning. She doesn’t even know what she’s walking into.”Jaden’s fingers tapped lightly on the steering wheel. His expression didn’t change much — but there was a faint crease forming on his brow. He wasn’t the type to interfere in other people’s personal choices, but hearing Obama’s name tied to such filth stirred something dark beneath his calm surface.He leaned back against his seat, expression flat. So that’s the kind of man he is.Before he could dwell on it further, his phone r
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A few familiar faces from Morganna’s university days were already gathered inside a luxurious private room on the second floor of Indigo Club. The air smelled of expensive cologne, polished wood, and red wine.Obama had spared no expense. A large crystal chandelier hung overhead, throwing soft light over the round table filled with fruit platters, imported wine, and half-empty glasses. The music from the main hall below pulsed faintly through the walls — rhythmic, seductive, and loud enough to drown conscience.“Everyone’s here?” Obama asked casually, adjusting the cufflinks on his Armani sleeves.“Yeah,” one of the guys replied with a grin. “Just waiting for the guests of honor.”When Morganna and Jane entered the room, applause broke out. Laughter and greetings filled the air.“Morganna Freeman! Still as stunning as ever!”“Dr. Freeman now, right?”“Look at you — the pride of our batch!”Morganna smiled politely, shaking a few hands, thanking them modestly. But inside, she felt a sm
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Morganna’s head throbbed violently. Her heartbeat echoed in her ears like drums underwater, uneven and heavy. The room swayed, her surroundings blurring at the edges. The laughter, the clinking glasses, the fake voices — all started to fade into a dull, warped hum.Her limbs went weak. A strange heat pulsed through her body, spreading from her chest to her fingertips. She blinked rapidly, trying to steady her vision, but every time she tried to focus, the room spun again.Her throat tightened. Something was wrong — terribly wrong.Her glass had tasted bitter earlier, a faint sharpness she had ignored. Now she understood why.She turned toward Obama, her eyes glassy and struggling to stay open. “You…” she whispered, voice trembling. “You spiked my drink…”Obama stopped pretending. His mask of charm and hospitality fell away instantly, replaced by a vile grin. His eyes glinted with sick satisfaction as he stepped closer.“Well, it seems you’re not as naive as I thought,” he said, his vo
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Jaden’s voice was flat and cold. “Let go of her, and I’ll let you walk away. But if she reports this to the police later, that will be on you.”Obama laughed, the sound brittle. He stepped back and spread his palms like a man showing he had no fear. “So you want to play the hero, huh? Look around you. Do you have any idea where you are? This club is protected by Scorpion from Ironvale City. That man is my sworn brother. You’re messing with family business.”He grinned, spit in the words. “But if you want to die for a pretty stunt, be my guest. I’d be happy to grant you that wish.”At his signal, a door at the end of the corridor opened and a group of men flowed in, not quietly. They came with the casual menace of men used to being obeyed. The leader walked last, like he wanted everyone to see him as he entered.He looked about thirty, lean, hair cropped short. He wore a black leather jacket that fitted him like armor. When he turned, the neck tattoo struck the room first: a scorpion,
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Scorpion gave a short, sharp laugh and jerked his chin. “Boys, destroy this arrogant prick.”The order cracked the tension like a gunshot. His men surged forward in a rush of noise and motion—chairs scraped, boots pounded, the air thick with adrenaline.Morganna stirred weakly in Jaden’s arms. Even half-conscious, her instincts caught the danger; her fingers clutched at his shirt as if holding him there could keep the chaos from touching her.The first man reached Jaden, swinging a metal pipe aimed at his head. Jaden’s body moved before thought, a clean, mechanical motion born of reflex. He shifted his weight, pivoted, and drove his heel into the attacker’s knee.Crack.The sound was sharp. The man screamed and dropped, collapsing on one leg like a puppet with its string cut. He knelt before Jaden, howling, the pipe clattering from his hand.Jaden didn’t slow. He adjusted Morganna in his grip and kept walking toward the exit.Two more came at him, knives flashing under the low light.
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Just as Jaden’s kick sent Scorpion flying, he stopped mid-motion, his boot hovering inches from the ground. His gaze drifted toward Obama.That single glance felt like lightning. The moment their eyes met, Obama’s heart slammed in his chest. His knees buckled before his mind even processed it. He collapsed, trembling uncontrollably, and knelt before Jaden like a man whose soul had just been judged.His lips trembled, trying to form words—anything. But only broken stutters came out. Fear had stolen his voice.Jaden looked down at him, expression unreadable, voice calm and detached. “Please,” he said coldly, “wipe the blood off my shoes.”Obama froze for a second, dumbfounded. Then his eyes darted to Jaden’s left foot. The expensive leather shoe was smeared with a thin streak of red—the blood from Scorpion’s mouth after the kick.“Yes, y-yes, I’ll wipe it!” he stammered.He fumbled through his pockets, searching for his handkerchief. His fingers shook so badly he dropped it twice. In a
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Jaden’s grip on the steering wheel tightened. Her eyes were glassy, her body trembling, and he could tell she wasn’t in control of herself. The aphrodisiac was in full effect.“Morganna,” he said quietly, his tone steady but firm. “Calm down. You’re safe now.”But she didn’t hear him. Her fingers clutched at his shirt again, pulling him closer. Her flushed face tilted upward, her lips parting in a confused, pleading breath.For a second, Jaden froze — not because of temptation, but because of the absurdity of the situation. He was used to facing danger, not a drugged woman clinging to him with tears and confusion in her eyes.He let out a sharp exhale, unclasped her hands gently, and set her back against the seat. “You’re not yourself right now. Just rest.”He closed the door carefully, making sure she couldn’t fall or hurt herself, then walked briskly around to the driver’s side. Sliding into the seat, he started the car. The engine came to life with a quiet growl, and the old Polo p
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The sterile white of the hospital ward felt strangely calm compared to the chaos that had led Morganna there. The rhythmic beeping of a monitor hummed quietly in the background, and the faint scent of disinfectant lingered in the air.A soft creak sounded as the door opened. The female doctor from earlier stepped in, accompanied by two nurses. Her expression was kind, her tone light. “Ah, you’re awake. That’s good to see. How are you feeling?”Morganna blinked, adjusting to the brightness. “A little weak,” she admitted, her voice hoarse. “But I’m fine. Thank you.”The doctor smiled, checking the readings on the nearby monitor. “That’s normal. The sedative from the antidote might leave you dizzy for a few hours, but you’ll be alright.”As the nurses took down the remaining equipment, Morganna’s thoughts drifted immediately to the one question that had been haunting her since she regained consciousness.“Doctor…” she asked quickly, sitting up a little. “The person who brought me here —
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Morganna had always been protective of her older sister, Selena. Back when she was still in university, she’d heard stories about how Selena had been bullied and humiliated by a homeless alcoholic who’d taken advantage of her. Rumors had spread that she’d gotten pregnant afterward, and the Verrick family had treated her like a stain on their name.So when Morganna later learned that the same man had come back into Selena’s life — and that her sister had actually gotten back together with him — she couldn’t believe it. To her, it was nothing short of madness.An educated, independent woman like Selena, she thought bitterly, shouldn’t still be chained to someone like that.So when she sat at the dinner table and saw the man in question — calm, silent, eating quietly as if he belonged there — a wave of contempt washed through her.Every time she glanced at him, her stomach turned. He didn’t look pitiful or desperate as she expected. Instead, he sat upright, composed, his movements steady
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The clinking of cutlery filled the silence that had followed the earlier tension. And for a while, no one spoke.Then Selena, trying to lighten the mood, looked up at her sister and smiled. “So, Morganna,” she asked, “what brings you to Ironvale City this time? You didn’t tell me you were coming.”Morganna’s eyes brightened immediately. Straightening her posture, she set her fork down and smiled with unmistakable pride. “Remember I told you I work at Dawn Medical Research Institute?” she began. “We’ve done something incredible. Our team just managed to produce the first vaccine to cure liver cancer.”The room went silent for a second — and then erupted with gasps and cheers.“Are you serious?” Selena said, her eyes wide in admiration.“That’s unbelievable!” Vane exclaimed, grinning from ear to ear.Even Nora, usually calm and composed, covered her mouth in astonishment. “Oh my goodness, Morganna, that’s world-changing! You must be so proud.”Morganna leaned back in her chair, trying t